Oyster copper turquoise mountain lion carved by renowned Zuni artisan Kenric Laiwakete. 31×51mm. Mountain lion represents personal power and leadership. Oyster copper turquoise is a composite gemstone that fuses Kingman Turquoise and Spiney Oyster shell. Copper turquoise dispels negative energy.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
Our authentic heritage collection combines traditional Navajo silverwork and Zuni inlay with modern designs and reproductions from Native American classic history. All pieces are supplied with an authenticity card.
Oyster copper turquoise mountain lion carved by renowned Zuni artisan Kenric Laiwakete. 31×51mm. Mountain lion represents personal power and leadership. Oyster copper turquoise is a composite gemstone that fuses Kingman Turquoise and Spiney Oyster shell. Copper turquoise dispels negative energy.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
Our authentic heritage collection combines traditional Navajo silverwork and Zuni inlay with modern designs and reproductions from Native American classic history. All pieces are supplied with an authenticity card.
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